POORNA CHALASANI

Proficient Engineering with 17 years of experience driving over 8 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.

• Safety training in Delhi & Chennai
• Attended training about Confined space rescue training in Doha Industrial Safety, Qatar
• Attended training about First aid training and Fire safety in Red Line Metro, Qatar
• Attended Confined space training conducted by an international training center, India

• Ghella Abergeldie JV, Central Interceptor (Water Care), Project Engineer, Monitoring Project activities, 08/2023 - Present, Herrencknecht (MTBM), Developing project plans, defining scope, and setting objectives., Develop Documents Central Execution Plan (CEP), Risk Assessment (RA), Inspection testing plan (ITP), and Safe Working Method Statement (SWMS)., Identifying and allocating resources required for project execution, including personnel, materials, and equipment., Estimating project costs, preparing budgets, and monitoring expenses to ensure adherence., Creating and maintaining project schedules and outlining timelines for tasks and milestones., Collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members, to ensure effective communication and smooth project flow., Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to meet project specifications., Identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards., Maintaining accurate project documentation, including plans, reports, and correspondence., Addressing challenges and resolving issues that may arise during project execution., Conducting regular inspections to assess progress, quality, and compliance with project requirements., Interfacing with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes., Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• TATA Projects Limited, Chennai Metro Rail Project, Senior Tunnel Manager, Monitoring operational and Mechanical activities, 01/2022 - 07/2023, Herrencknecht & Terratec TBM - EPB TBM, Providing strategic direction and leadership for tunneling projects., Developing comprehensive plans and strategies for the successful execution of tunneling projects. Engaging with clients to understand their requirements, address concerns, and ensure overall satisfaction., Develop documents like Method Statements (MS), Risk Assessments (RA), Inspection Testing Plans (ITP), and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Overseeing budget preparation, cost estimation, and effective financial management of tunneling projects., Identifying and allocating resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project needs., Managing contracts, including negotiations, compliance, and adherence to contractual agreements., Identifying potential risks associated with tunneling projects and implementing mitigation strategies., Ensuring that tunneling projects meet quality standards and specifications., Enforcing strict safety protocols and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations., Overseeing the progress of tunneling projects, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues that may arise., Collaborating with various stakeholders, such as engineers, contractors, and government agencies, to facilitate smooth project execution., Maintaining accurate project documentation, preparing reports, and communicating project updates to relevant parties., Applying advanced technical knowledge in tunnel engineering and construction methodologies., Leading and managing a team of professionals, including engineers, project managers, and support staff., Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices in projects.
• Dogous Soma JV, Mumbai Metro Rail Project, TBM Deputy Manager, Monitoring operational and Mechanical activities, 10/2020 - 01/2022, Robbins TBM - Slurry TBM (Dia 6.65m), Having good knowledge of Launching & Assembling of TBM, Geotechnical conditions, TBM Operations, Ring Building Protocol, Effectively involved in the finalization of track layout for Tunnel boring, rolling stock, bore well survey, and materials requirement and also the calculation of grout requirement for tunneling process., Having knowledge of PPS and VMT guidance systems for TBM driving., Analysing the ground geology and condition in the actual and maintaining the face pressure of the TBM as per the data suggested by the clients., Checking and maintenance of Grout systems inside TBM., Monitoring of quantity of grout and pressure maintain per ring., Monitoring of quantity of muck excavated per ring., Decide for a key position before ring-building, Planning for the execution of the tunnel., Planning the materials for the execution of the tunnel., Responsible for all the shift activities in production & idle time., Preparation of weekly looks ahead schedule and monitoring, Responsible for scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as allocating roles for each team member., Managing team of Engineers, Foremen, Supervisors and workers, Preparing daily, weekly & monthly reports to present to the client & maintaining the same for company reference., Responsible for resource planning both machinery and manpower as per program.
• NSC Consortium, Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project 18.8Km Twin bored Tunnelling works, Assistant Manager, Monitoring mining activities, 03/2017 - 09/2020, Herrencknecht (dia 7.96)(Hard Rock), Execution of all tunneling works with TBM., Checking and Updating the material stock and consumption., Coordinating with other departments, Preparation of look-ahead schedules and daily reports., Preparing crack mapping in segments., Responsible for implementation of safety in tunnels., Guiding the TBM operator to drive within a specified parameter., Responsible for Cutter head intervention.
• Salini Impregilo – SK E & C – Galfar Al Misnad - JV (ISG), Qatar Metro Rail Project (Red line North), Construction of eight underground Stations and 13 km twin bored tunnelling works, Tunnel Engineer, Assembling of EPB TBM and Monitoring mining activities, 11/2014 - 01/2017, Herrencknecht TBMs (Total Four Mixed Ground TBM’s) – Earth Pressure Balance Type (Dia 7.05m), Assist the Tunnel Manager in preparing the minutes of meetings, discussing Tunnel safety plans, preparation of Risk Assessments, contingency measures, and Method statements., Responsible for routine management of Tunnel/TBM working team and crew for shift works. Decide machine parameters for optimum TBM performance., Co-ordinate with design, geotechnical department on the tunnel design and instrumentation and monitoring regime as well as tunnel team for the logistics., Incident reporting to Tunnel Manager., Ensure that the crew understand the safe working procedures and act accordingly., Review of instrumentation scheme, and TBM operation condition based on bore log data., TBM Pushing through Shafts through Push through Segments., Erection of TBM Reaction frame, fixing Ring supports and launching TBM within a record time, Achieved a Maximum of 27.2 meters mining per 12 Hours in a shift as a Shift engineer, Successfully done breakthroughs for EPB S866 & S868 TBM’S at Evacuation Shafts and Relaunched within a Record time and Mining Resumed
• Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Chennai Metro Rail Project (Package-001 & 005), Construction of eight underground Stations and 8.6km twin bored tunnelling works, Senior Engineer (TBM), Assembling of EPB TBM and Monitoring Mining activities, 03/2013 - 11/2014, Herrencknecht & Robbins TBM (Total 5 Soft Ground TBM’s) - Earth Pressure Balance Type (Dia 6.65m), Having good knowledge of Launching & Assembling of TBM, Geotechnical conditions, TBM Operations, Ring Building Protocol and Foam Systems, Effectively involved in the finalization of track layout for Tunnel boring, rolling stock, bore well survey, and materials requirement and also the calculation of foam and grout requirement for the tunneling process., Knowing Enzane and VMT guidance system for TBM driving., Calculation of Foam injection ratio and Foam Expansion Ratio, Analysing the ground geology and condition in the actual and maintaining the face pressure of the TBM as per the data suggested by the clients., Checking and maintenance of Grout and foam systems inside TBM., Monitoring of quantity of grout and pressure maintain per ring., Monitoring of quantity of muck excavated per ring., Make a decision for a key position before Ring building, Planning for the execution of the tunnel., Planning the materials for the execution of the tunnel., Responsible for all the shift activities in production & idle time., Preparation of weekly looks ahead schedule and monitoring, Responsible for scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as allocating roles for each team member., Managing team of Foremen, Supervisors and workers, Preparing daily, weekly & monthly reports to present to the client & maintaining the same for company reference., Responsible for resource planning both machinery and manpower as per program., Successfully done breakthroughs for EPB S717 & S718 TBM’S at Evacuation Shafts and Relaunched within a Record time and Mining Resumed.
• Coastal Projects Limited, Bangalore Metro Rail Project (South Ramp), Construction of Four Underground Stations, 7.6km twin bored tunnelling works, Assistant Manager (TBM), Assembling of EPB TBM and Monitoring mining activities, 01/2012 - 03/2013, Herrencknecht TBMs (Total 2 Mixed Ground TBM’s) – Earth Pressure Balance Type ( Dia 6.65m), Played an active role in Lowering and Assembling TBM., In charge of the shift as well as the total crew of the tunnelling team and reporting to the Tunnel Superintendent and also the Tunnel Operations Manager., Preparing the full reports of the Tunnelling process like shift reports, Ring building Protocol, selection of Key positions, and also motoring the Grouting pressure and Quality., Coordinating with surface work and arranging the materials required for mining without any delay., Analyzing the ground geology and condition in the actual and maintaining the face pressure of the TBM as per the data suggested by the clients., Played a key role in Bore well Survey & Cross cross-passage identifications along the tunnel alignment in the corridor., Monitoring of quantity of grout and pressure maintain per ring., Monitoring of quantity of muck excavated per ring., Decide for a key position before ring-building, Monitoring & maintaining the rail extensions, pipe extensions & other regular works in TBM without any delay., Interacting with team members on-site to discuss matters like work procedures, complaints, and project finalization, Preparing engineering records and documentation, Ensuring support on design improvement for customer benefit and modifying work as required in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Coastal Projects Limited, Sleemanabad Carrier Canal Works 12km bored tunnelling works, Sr. Tunnel Engineer, Assembling of EPB Tunnel Boring Machines and Monitoring mining activities, 01/2011 - 12/2011, Robbins TBM (Mixed Ground TBM) - Earth Pressure Balance Type (Dia 10m), Execution of all tunneling works with TBM., Checking and updating the material stock and consumption., Coordinating with other departments (electric and mechanical), Preparation of look-ahead schedules and daily reports., Preparing crack mapping in segments., Responsible for Grouting in the Tunnel., Responsible for implementation of safety in tunnels., Guiding the TBM operator to drive within a specified parameter., Responsible for Cutter head intervention.
• SBQ Steels Ltd, Erection and commission of Steel Plant, Engineer, 07/2007 - 12/2010, Erection and commission of 250m3 Blast furnace and Stoves., Erection and commission of coke oven batteries, Conveyor frames Erection and belts installation and joints, Erection of pig Iron Plant, Erection of rolling plant, Preparing Daily weekly and Monthly Reports, Maintenance of Blast finance Tuyers

• Expected Salary: Negotiable
• Passport Number: N6286788
• Passport Expiry Date: 11/02/26
• Date of Birth: 05/05/81